Active Transportation

Recent stories about active transportation


A child rides a bike near the Delton Grocery in north Edmonton.
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Debate grows as Edmonton Plans 23 km of new active transportation infrastructure for 2025

More Edmontonians are asking the provincial government to throw the brakes on the city's plans to build active transportation infrastructure.

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A shop floor full of dozens of e-bikes.
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Biktrix sees selling e-bikes downtown as a core belief

As Saskatoon-based e-bike manufacturer and retailer Biktrix nears the one-year anniversary for its shop in downtown Edmonton, a company leader says the experience has underlined the importance of doing business in the core.

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A two-way bike lane on a tree-lined street in Edmonton.
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Noted: Taxes, Bill 50, Dreeshen's bike lane visit

The city's finalized property tax rate, the integrity commissioner's report, and the province targeting bike lanes were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally.

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An overhead view demonstrating how 76 Avenue could be closed to vehicles where it crosses Mill Creek Ravine.
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'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic

An active transportation advocacy group wants the City of Edmonton to consider what it calls a "bold idea" for where 76 Avenue crosses the Mill Creek Ravine between the Ritchie and King Edward Park neighbourhoods.

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121 Street in Wîhkwêntôwin.
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City proposes renewing Wîhkwêntôwin to prioritize pedestrians over cars

As it prepares for neighbourhood renewal in Wîhkwêntôwin, the City of Edmonton wants feedback on its design proposals for new bike infrastructure, traffic-calming measures, and linear parks in place of portions of roads.

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A portion of 83 Avenue in Old Strathcona.
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City recommends removing cars on 83 Avenue near farmers' market

The city is recommending making one block of 83 Avenue between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard car free.

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A bicycle is locked with other bicycles at a bike rack on a street in Edmonton.
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City invests in better bike parking at schools, but reaching it remains tough

The City of Edmonton has set aside $75,000 for schools and other organizations to improve bike parking, but some cyclists suggest challenges remain to feel safe riding to those new spots.

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A person rides a bike on a shared-use path in Edmonton.
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Ten routes mark first bike projects from $100M investment

More than a year after Edmonton's city council voted to invest $100 million to build active transportation infrastructure, the city has announced 10 routes spanning 17 kilometres that it will build in 2024 as part of the project.

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View from the middle of a quiet Edmonton bike lane, with the street lined with mid-sized apartments and trees entering fall colours
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Calls for public engagement: 76 Ave. renewal, active transportation

Here are opportunities to help inform city planning, including the active transportation network, transit and recreation centre services, and the renewal of an important collector street in Ritchie and King Edward Park.

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